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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRB25FKSS04 (EDR5RXD1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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KSRB25FKSS04 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the KSRB25FKSS04, the cartridge at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a twist-lock bay: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Order-day practicalities: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. One prefix, one chassis family: generally a side-by-side chassis machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. Suffix 04 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.
KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you
Two prefixes, two missions: KSR machines are side-by-side chassis; KTR machines are top-freezer. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. The KSRB25FKSS04 decodes to about 2001-2005 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.
Swap it in 5 minutes
- Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
- Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
- Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
- Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.
What this filter takes out of your water
| What it targets | Standard that covers it |
|---|---|
| Chlorine taste & odor | NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects |
| Particulates, Class I | NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment |
| Lead | NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects |
| Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia) | NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial |
| PFOA & PFOS | NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge |
Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.
KSRB25FKSS04 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the KSRB25FKSS04?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the KSRB25FKSS04 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Kenmore KSRB25FKSS04: bypass plug needed without a filter?
No — run it empty if you like; the EDR5RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Kenmore refrigerator?
Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.
Why is the OEM EDR5RXD1 cartridge so much more expensive?
Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.
How often should I replace the filter in my KSRB25FKSS04?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR5RXD1 class cartridges all share that service interval.
Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?
No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.
Every filter that fits your fridge
This bay takes the OEM EDR5RXD1. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.
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